London: England's Football Association on Wednesday gave new backing to Frenchman Michel Platini to become FIFA president but said questions over his naming in a Swiss criminal investigation have to be answered.


Michel Platini. Pic/PTI

The fast-moving FIFA corruption storm was discussed at an FA meeting on Wednesday, and the English game's governing body said it still supports Platini. "In July, The FA board decided unanimously to support Michel Platini if he intended to stand for the presidency of FIFA. We did so because we thought he was an excellent president of UEFA and could bring those same leadership qualities to FIFA. We are still of that view," said the statement.